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Cameo glass

Scope note

Cased glass of two or more layers in contrasting colors. The outer layers are carved, cut, or engraved to produce a design which stands out from the background.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000181908

Broader Terms used

cased glass

Term used for

glass, cameo

Created

13yrs ago

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